Why Our Being at the Top Helps You

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Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty is doing nearly two times the business of any other single real estate company in Nevada County. And that’s good for you! We’re not just bragging about how much business we’re doing. We want potential home sellers and buyers, like you, to know how valuable our success is to [...]

Want to Sell Your Home? The Spring Selling Season May Be Coming Early This Year

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If you're considering selling your home, now is the time to get ready. Not next month, not next week, not tomorrow. Right now. Why? Because buyers are already on the hunt. The Internet is the new curb appeal. Last month will likely be remembered for polar vortexes, widespread snow, and historic traffic jams. Lost in the [...]

Why We Fall in Love—With Houses

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Falling in love can be wonderful—and finding the perfect house can make a house-hunter weak in the knees. As Valentine’s Day approaches, a survey by Realtor.com shows that falling head-over-heels for a house is fairly common—69% of respondents reported that they have had a home crush. House-hunters with a “home crush,” as defined in [...]

A Garage Addition Can Solve Your Storage Problems

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For many Nevada County residents, the garage is far more than a spot to park the car — it’s become more of a catchall for every outdoor item the family owns. Many residents spend a ton of time outside, so they often have to store their surfboards and windsurfers in addition to the normal gardening and lawn [...]

Professional Home Energy Auditors May be Worth the Cost

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Energy prices may fluctuate from time to time, making it difficult for homeowners to estimate their monthly bills. However, there are a few actions individuals can take to keep their costs low without sacrificing efficiency. More owners conduct energy audits after initially buying a home, but it’s important to keep up on these examinations [...]

With Home Buying, Planning Ahead Will Make the Multiple-Step Process Easier

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If you’re planning in the spring to buy your first house, you already may be feeling a bit overwhelmed about what can often be a complicated and convoluted process. The good news is that you have plenty of time to learn the myriad steps to buying a home and getting prepared for the endeavor. [...]

Borrowers Who Lost Homes Get a Second Chance

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There is new hope for many Americans who lost their homes to foreclosures and short sales in recent years and are ready to buy a home again. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently introduced new guidelines for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, essentially making it easier for eligible borrowers who [...]

Does the Garage Interior Matter to Home Buyers?

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Q. Does it matter how the interior of my garage looks when it’s time to sell? A. Although you normally may not give it a second thought, the appearance of your garage matters when your home is on the market. “Even though a garage isn’t living space, it’s still an extension of the home,” [...]

Mortgage Rates to Rise

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The Federal Reserve's announcement Wednesday that it would reduce its bond-buying by $10 billion a month was seen generally as a moderate start to the highly anticipated taper. As such, mortgage rates, which follow bond yields, did not rise dramatically, as some had predicted. "I was relieved by how the market has reacted so far [...]

We’re Not Just Selling Homes

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At Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty, our commitment to offering the highest level of training for our agents and our ability to react quickly to market trends are just two reasons for our success. Another is our company’s commitment to making customers happy. But, we’re not just about business. We are proud to say that [...]

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